Ceryle alcyon, Belted Kingfisher, no subspecies.
White-bellies emit clear chirps to warn when threatening intruders or partners. Very territorial, most of the homeland defense measures are through voice commands or shouts of deterrence. The sound is similar to the tapping of vibrating machinery. A short shriek threat occurs between two partners. The method of finding prey is similar to other kingfishers. This migration, despite their ability to tolerate the harsh low temperatures of the North American climate. The main diet consists of fish, mostly trout, dusky fish and Atlantic salmon, which usually consume small fish. When fish are scarce they also eat mollusks, crustaceans, aquatic insects (dragonflies), amphibians, reptiles, other species of baby birds, small mammals and berries.
During spawning, white-bellied dogs actively defend their territory. Male birds, in particular, will react immediately if they spot someone plotting to deviate, raising their feathers to warn of aggression. In this species, the male will provide song and food to the female. When the mating relationship is established, the male and female will work together along the bank to dig a nest 80 centimeters long in the loose sand or clay layer. Nests are usually built near fishing areas. The female usually lays six to eight eggs at a time and hatches for 22 to 24 days. Both parents take turns incubating the eggs. Young birds typically leave the nest on 28 days, but remain with their parents for three weeks.
Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN) for 2016 ver 3.1 - Not Threatened (LC).
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